Farmworker communities in California are vocally opposing the California Department of Pesticide Regulation's (CDPR) proposed rules on the pesticide 1,3-dichloropropene, arguing they inadequately safeguard against long-term cancer risks. 1,3-D is heavily utilized in agriculture, linked to significant health risks, with over 1.3 million pounds applied in Stanislaus County alone in 2021. Activists, including community organizer Laura Plascencia, urge the CDPR to align its standards with those established by environmental health authorities, criticizing the lack of representation in their work hour assumptions and highlighting that many affected individuals are from Latino and Indigenous backgrounds. Protests, including die-ins, emphasize the urgency for stronger regulations.
Experts and residents argue that the current proposal by the CDPR on 1,3-dichloropropene fails to adequately address the long-term cancer risks associated with pesticide exposure.
Community member Laura Plascencia emphasized that the DPR's proposal inadequately represents farmworker realities, failing to account for their extended working hours and the true risks of pesticide exposure.
Mark Weller highlighted that the most affected communities, primarily Latino and Indigenous populations, are bearing the brunt of regulatory shortcomings surrounding pesticide use.
During a public comment hearing, community activists conducted a die-in protest to emphasize their urgent demand for stronger protections against cancer risks linked to agricultural pesticides.
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